7 things for ASC leaders to know for Thursday — March 17, 2016

SCA partners with Merritt Island Surgery CenterSurgical Care Affiliates partnered with Merritt Island (Fla.) Surgery Center's physician partners. Through the partnership, SCA will operate three locations in Florida's central east coast and will align the company with 13 additional physicians.

San Antonio anesthesiologist Dr. Casey Drawert killed in murder-suicideThe husband of anesthesiologist Casey Drawert, MD, killed her in a murder-suicide. Police found the shooter, David Thomas Ross, and Dr. Drawert dead in their home on March 13.

CDC issues 2016 recommendations for prescribing opioids for chronic painThe CDC issued primary care clinicians updated guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain patients. Per the recommendations, opioids like OxyCotin and Percocet should not be the first line of defense to treat chronic pain.

1,200 RNs at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles begin walkoutKaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center registered nurses are starting a seven-day strike on March 15 as they push for their first contract as union members.

CMS fines Humana $3.1M for Medicare violationsCMS charged Humana $3.1 million for noncompliance regarding its Medicare Part C and D plans. CMS found the payer did not comply with Medicare requirements, which resulting in "delayed or denied benefits that should have been covered or higher out-of-pocket costs."

Key-Whitman Eye Center moves headquartersKey-Whitman Eye Centers is moving its central headquarters to a new facility in Central Dallas. The new center, LASIK Surgery Center, will offer patients general and specialty ophthalmic services.

The Becker's ASC Review website uses cookies to display relevant ads and to enhance your browsing experience. By continuing to use our site, you acknowledge that you have read, that you understand, and that you accept our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.